Hi all, it's been a while since I posted. Over the weekend I stumbled upon a German made triple S/N factory nickel slide and controls P220 at a local gun shop. It has the box, papers and 2 mags. The price is $999. It looks to be un-shot. I feel that is a bit high. What do you think?

It’s worth whatever it’s worth to a motivated collector. I’m not on the hunt for one so it’s too rich for me but if it can be authenticated as original and unfired, someone missing it from their collection might find it a bargain as they don’t often show up.

It is indeed a factory nickel in excellent condition I think that is a good price.

About 2 years ago I bought my West German nickel P220 with box and everything included (lightly fired) for $700 + shipping off of GB. I think I got a deal for $700. For $999 brand new in box, I would have no problem paying that.

As fewer and fewer of those come up for sale, the price rises.

Are you buying it for yourself? Or are you buying it to Flip? If you are flipping, then it is not a good price

As to keeping it for yourself or collecting then you have to ask the following question

How much did the last one you saw sell for?

Is it worth saving $100 and not having it around to enjoy for a year or two while you locate a deal?

If it's factory full Nickel, then it's good price.
Two tone Nickel? Too high.

And, do make sure it's confirmed factory finish, before forking out the cash.

Thanks for the info. The plan was to buy a HK USP 45. Then I saw the P220 in the collectors case at the shop. I want a 45 range and home defense gun. If I bought the P220 it would be shot. Not a safe queen.

It’s hard to be a 12rnd USP for pure operational function but boy is that full nickel p220 classy!

Reminder what has already been said:
1) assuming we are talking about full nickel gun, not two two which are less rare
2) make sure it’s a factory nickel not an aftermarket finish.

It is a 2-tone, nickel slide and controls.

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Originally posted by sigbrad:
It is a 2-tone, nickel slide and controls.

In that case I rescind my previous statement.

Still a nice gun. If LNIB and you love it, it is an ok price but not a great value buy in any way.

The full nickel guns are much rarer, next level beautiful IMHO, and carry a $200-$500ish price premium. Which is why I thought it was a great buy as that was my original assumption.

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Originally posted by sigbrad:
It is a 2-tone, nickel slide and controls.

Yeah, that makes a big difference. A two tone I would expect to be in the $600 - $700 range in the condition you said earlier.

Here's both a two tone and full nickel. The two tone is not a WG, so not as desirable, but I think I paid $600 for it a couple years ago.

Beautiful Pair of P220s. Yup the one I'm looking at looks like your 2-tone. Thanks again for all the info. Still leaning towards the HK 45 USP. It's new and $200 cheaper.

^^^ I'd take that USP45 any day over the TT P220.